S.J.Res.5 - A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.

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  • Official: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. as introduced.

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01/12/09
 
01/14/09

 

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Result: Joint Resolution Defeated - January 15, 2009

Roll call number 5 in the Senate

Question: On the Joint Resolution (S.J.Res. 5)

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 42%

Republicans Voting 'Abstain'

Jim Bunning

Others Voting 'Abstain'

 

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This is a non-binding resolution declaring Congress’ disapproval of the release of the second tranche of the TARP funds as established by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (initially $250 billion, or upon presidential certification, $350 billion). It was defeated in the Senate on January 15th, 2009 although its counterpart, H.J.Res.3, passed in the House on the 22nd of January 2009.
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Official Summary

1/13/2009--Introduced.Declares that Congress disapproves the obligation of any funds that exceed specified amounts authorized for the purchase of troubled assets by the Secretary of the Treasury under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.

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01/24/09
More Money for Floundering Financial Industry?

15 rejected a similar resolution ( SJ Res 5 ), thus allowing the Obama administration to tap the remaining $350 billion in the Troubled Asset Relief Program ...

Source: CQPolitics.com, DC
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01/23/09
Obama Tactics May Strain McConnell-Boehner Tie

Six Senate Republicans joined Democrats to defeat, 42-52, a measure ( SJ Res 5 ) that would have blocked the additional funding. And McConnell’s criticism ...

Source: CQPolitics.com, DC
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01/17/09
Area Votes in Congress

This vote on SJ Res 5 cleared the way for the Obama administration to spend the $350 billion for what it says will be purposes such as further shoring up ...

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
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02/02/11
S.J.Res.5: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the ...

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10/17/10
BOXER AD FACT CHECK | Carly Fiorina for California | CarlyForCA.com

(S.J. Res. 5, CQ Vote #5, Rejected 42-52; R 33-6; D 8-45; I 1-1, 1/15/09, Boxer Voted Nay) NOTE: During Her Career, Boxer Has Accepted More Than $3.1 Million From Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate Interests; Boxer's Career Totals Also ...

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10/15/10
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